Vaporizer



Dec. 13, 1938.

F. J. HAMROCK ET AL VAPORIZER Filed Oct. 22, 1957 E .zfldn ocls E.L./S'iln0 AJ? INVENTORS A TTORNEYS.

Patented Dec. 13, 1938 UNITED STATES VAPORIZER Frank J. Hamrock, Elmer L. Simonson, and Adolph Phil Meng, Homestead, Pa.

Application October 22, 1937, Serial No. 170,474

1 Claim.

This invention aims toprovide a novel device adapted to be mounted in the fuel line of an internal combustion engine, for the purpose of breaking up and vaporizing the fuel.

The invention aims to provide a novel arrangement of fins, and a novel arrangement of rotatable elements, which, used together or singly, will promote the end in view.

It is within the province of the disclosure to improve generally and to enhance the utility of devices of that type to which the present invention appertains.

With the above and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter describedand claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the accompanying drawing:

Fig. 1 shows in longitudinal section, a portion of the fuel line of an internal combustion engine wherein the device forming the subject matter of this application has been mounted;

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section on the line 2-2 of Fig. l; 4

Fig. 3 is an elevation showing one side of the structure;

Fig. 4 is an elevation showing the opposite side of the structure.

In carrying out the invention, there is provided a plate-like body I, provided with an opening 2, across which extends a supporting strip 3, the ends 4 of the strip being secured to the body I. Intermediate its ends, the supporting strip 3 is provided with a collar 5, in which is retained a tube 6. Into one end of the tube 6 is threaded an adjusting member I, such as a screw. A ball 8 is located in the tube 6 and bears against the end of the screw I.

Any desired number of fins 9 are provided, the fins being tapered at III, to approximate the shape of a cone, the points of the fins, designated by the numeral II, however, being spaced apart. The fins have small perforations 49. The edges of the fins 9 are spirally formed and are circumferentially inclined, as indicated by the reference character 29.

The inner edges of the fins 9 are joined to a hub I2 retaining a socket I4 in which is located a ball I5. A spinner is provided, and comprises a shaft I6 journaled for rotation in the tube 6 and in the socket I4, the ends of the shaft I6 being in contact with the ball bearings 8 and IS. The shaft I6 carries any desired number of laterally extended propeller blades I'I, and there may be as many or as few of the blades as desired. The blades I'I have small perforations 41. At their outer edges, the fins 9 have extended legs I8, the ends I9 of which are secured to the platelike body member I.

The device is adapted to be used anywhere in 10 a fuel line of an internal combustion engine. In Figs. 1 and 2, the numeral 20 indicates conduit' members having outstanding flanges 2| through which pass securing elements 22, gaskets 23 being interposed between the flanges 2|, and the body I of the device forming the subject matter of this application being mounted between the gaskets 23. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the body I has openings 24 for the reception of the securing elements 22. The end of the conduit which is disposed toward the carburetor is marked by the numeral 25, and the end which is disposed toward the intake manifold is marked by the numeral 26, the position of the spinner 5-11 and of the fins 9 being indicated accordingly.

In practical operation, responsive to engine suction, the fuel passes through the conduit members or their equivalent. The fuel is given a spiral motion by the fins 9 and is further broken up by the spinner IB-II, which rotates rapidly, responsive to engine suction. Either the spinner I6I'I or the fins 9 may be used to the exclusion of the other, or both may be employed together. The device, of course, may be used otherwise in a fuel line than as shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

Preferably the fins 9 are made of metal, nickel, or platinum plated, the spinner I6I'I also being platinum or nickel plated. Owing to the use of nickel or platinum as above described, an important catalytic effect is produced on the fuel which charges the engine, and a snappier operation in the engine results. A quick pick-up is provided, and the motor operates more easily than would be the case otherwise. Additional power may be derived from the motor, and the mileage per gallon of gas is increased. There will be less carbon accumulation in the engine, and the production of carbon monoxide gas will be cut down.

The device forming the subject matter of this application is simple in operation and simple in construction, but will be found thoroughly advantageous for the ends in view.

What is claimed is:

In a device of the class described a support having an opening, fins secured to the support space, the spinner being carried at one end for in the path of fuel passing through the opening, rotation on the fins, and means mounted on the the fins being of spiral form and being tapered support for carrying the opposite end of the spinto approximate a cone, the points of the fins being ner for rotation.

spaced apart about the apex of the cone and FRANK J. HAMROCK. the outer edges of the fins being circumferentially ELMER L. SIMONSON. inclined, legs connecting the fins with the sup- ADOLPI-I PHIL MENG.

port and forming a space, and a spinner in said 

